Alkami names former SVB exec Gagan Kanjlia as new chief product officer

Alkami Technology Appoints Gagan Kanjlia as New CPO:

  • Appointment and Background:
    • Gagan Kanjlia was named Chief Product Officer (CPO) of Alkami Technology.
    • Brings over 25 years of financial services experience.
    • Former CPO at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), overseeing commercial banking solutions.
    • Spent 15 years at Capital One, held senior leadership positions, and co-founded Capital One Garage.
  • CEO Statement:
    • Alex Shootman, Alkami’s CEO, highlights Kanjlia’s entrepreneurial mindset and proven ability to scale market-leading products in the financial sector.
  • Company Overview:
    • Alkami Technology, founded in 2009, is headquartered in Texas.
    • Provides cloud-based digital banking solutions for US financial institutions.
  • Recent Developments:
    • Signed deals with several new clients in the past year.
    • Clients include IC Credit Union (Massachusetts), Credit Union of Texas, and Elevations Credit Union (Colorado).
    • Elevations Credit Union went live with Alkami’s platform in January.
  • Kanjlia’s Vision:
    • Believes Alkami is uniquely positioned to help regional and community financial institutions compete with megabanks’ digital capabilities.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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